When it came to love-making, Napoleon, that short plump bundle of masculinity, knew that it all started in the head. And as far as he was concerned you couldn't get a better start than by smelling sweet. He himself used almost one bottle of eau de cologne per day. As for Josephine?
Brides in India have been known to be massaged with scented oils for weeks prior to the wedding day. By the time the D Day arrived, their bodies were literally impregnated with fragrance.
Men and women for centuries have been making themselves desirable by appealing to the nose. Early Romans thought nothing of perfuming themselves two or three times a day so that they would always be nice to be near.
Unlike the current custom, which encourages people to acquire a taste for a particular perfume, making it their signature so to speak, in the past people were much more adventurous, using a different perfume for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it was to match their mood, other times to match the time of day. Something light at the break of day. Something a little stronger at lunch time. And by night time, it was no holds barred.
Manufacturers of perfumes are fully aware of the potency of the sense of smell when it comes to the meeting of two intimate bodies. Constantly on the lookout for the unique, they will go to extremes to titillate. One of the most expensive perfumes in the world is made in a little-known town in the gulf country of Oman. It comprises over one hundred essences and oils and reproduces the smell of lily of the valley from which no natural extract can be obtained.
The romantic Omanis know how the sense of smell recreates memory. It is not unusual for a husband to wear a necklace in a form of a brush infused with his wife's perfume. Those who are not into ornamentation use the tassel of their dress for the same purpose.
While for years it's been the practice of women to dot perfume on the pulse points of their bodies, the more aware bride and groom will also use perfume on those points of the body which have the closest contact with the clothes, such as trouser belt, leg elastic and camisole straps.
And instead of a slather of "Obsession" for her and "Eau Sauvage" for him, both will use a different perfume for different parts of the body. So, anywhere they wonder, anywhere they roam, their nose will quiver with anticipation.
Vlady, an Australian Civil Marriage Celebrant, is an author of "The Complete Book of Australian Weddings", "The Small Organsiation Handbook", and an ebook, "Honeymoon! A Sizzle or a Fizzle?".
limousine service Crete .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareLove should not blind a couple to the realities of... Read More
Whether we like it or not current trends in engagement... Read More
It is the maid of honor's duty to organize the... Read More
Exactly what should your disc jockey be doing in the... Read More
Because many men do not discuss feelings as easily as... Read More
Marriage counseling is an investment of money, time, and energy... Read More
You invitation is a reflection on the type of wedding... Read More
At one time or another, most of us have had... Read More
When it comes to your catering services for your wedding,... Read More
My parents gave me this advice about marriage. They have... Read More
Getting Married? Congratulations! You just set the date for the... Read More
Did your wonderful husband-to-be recently "pop the question" and now... Read More
Couples experiencing their first Costa Rica honeymoon vacations are never... Read More
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com & Bookpleasures.com is pleased... Read More
The most enjoyable part of the wedding reception is the... Read More
When it comes to placing your new diamond in a... Read More
Mattresses and marriage go hand in hand. Sleep is important... Read More
The big day is not all about the bride; the... Read More
If you've been around long enough, you're aware of the... Read More
When it comes to your wedding services alone, nobody wants... Read More
Have you ever had to give a wedding speech? As... Read More
While you may be headed to Las Vegas for a... Read More
Prescription for a happy marriage: one cup of tea or... Read More
You have your band (around your finger), now it's time... Read More
Think your bridal gown is the most important garment you'll... Read More
Chicago limo Lisle ..These days, many people take wedding bands and engagement rings... Read More
When planning your event you should go with the most... Read More
You can rest assured that the charm of your Maui... Read More
As a Personal Trainer for brides-to-be, I often get asked... Read More
Thousands of years ago, the Celts, a group of independent... Read More
Cruising down the river was always deemed by couples the... Read More
The biggest problem long-distance spouses often face is how to... Read More
Mexico, a country rich in arts and ancient cultures and... Read More
Bridal shower games are a wonderful way to put your... Read More
It really doesn't matter if you are planning to have... Read More
Mens wedding bands are an emerging phenomenon. Whilst women have... Read More
The kind of bridesmaid dresses your bridal attendants should should... Read More
Have you ever heard the expression, "The Urge to Merge"?It... Read More
Have you heard of destination wedding favors? I haven't either,... Read More
So, you decided to opt for an outdoor wedding under... Read More
You may not think of Las Vegas as an area... Read More
One of the most beautiful of the bride's adornments at... Read More
Weddings are momentous occasions to all people involved; especially the... Read More
The job of choosing the right wedding cake style is... Read More
Every woman dreams of her own wedding. May it be... Read More
Your groomsmen will be donating their time to your big... Read More
The key to being a gracious bride is to be... Read More
Your success in marriage depends largely upon having sound and... Read More
Many people believe that weddings have to be costly. But... Read More
This season, a Caribbean honeymoon vacation will give you unlimited... Read More
Marriage & Wedding |